Using the comma rule in compound sentences
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You can use the comma before "but" or "or" co-ordinating conjunctions in a compound sentence.
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A group of words that contains a verb and makes complete sense is called a main clause.
Co-ordinating conjunctions join two main clauses to form a compound sentence.
If the co-ordinating conjunction "but" or "or" is used, there must be a comma before it in a compound sentence.
The comma tells the reader where the main clause demarcation is.
Different co-ordinating conjunctions have different meanings.
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